1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 310 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
